FAQ

No.  We handle cases on an hourly basis.
Some services can be provided on a flat rate basis, such as the preparation of a Handbook or Contract.
Our rates are competitive based on our 35+ years of legal experience.

Generally, an attorney will speak with a potential client on the telephone, at no cost, if no legal advice is provided.

During this initial call, the attorney will engage in a short consultation to:

• provide the potential client with information regarding the legal services we provide,
• determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest,
• discuss whether the particular case is one we may handle based on the type of matter, and
• determine whether we are available to accept the matter, based on the above.

If mutually agreeable, an appointment is scheduled after the potential client completes a New Client Info Sheet.  Then, a Retainer Agreement is signed to become a Client.

If we cannot take the case, we try to provide referrals, if requested, whenever possible.

Please call us at (707) 578-8212, for Theresa x11; for Bill x14 to discuss your matter.

In Employment matters, our firm represents the Employer (Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations). Our firm advises the Business owner, CEO, President, Executive Director, and Board of Directors with business and employment decisions.  We also can also provide support to the company’s Human Resources Manager.

Our Attorneys assist with matters such as preparing key employee contracts, confidentiality & trade secret agreements, Policies & Procedures Manuals, and Handbooks.  We advise regarding disciplinary actions before they are taken.  We assist with preparing and implementing policies such as hiring, firing, granting of leaves of absence, and other critical decisions.  This can assist the Company in avoiding litigation.

Our firm represents the Company if it has a Labor Commissioner claim, an EDD claim, EDD audit, DFEH/EEOC claim, a Mediation, an Arbitration, or a Court case.

Yes.  The retainer is a deposit for legal services to be provided.  The amount of the retainer will depend on the type of matter.  A litigation matter will require a larger retainer.  The retainer is paid when the Attorney agrees to represent or advise the potential client and the potential client agrees to retain the Attorney.  Then, both sign a retainer agreement and representation begins.  We look forward to assisting you!

When the Attorney provides the client with an invoice for services rendered, the client is asked to pay the invoice.  If the retainer is used to pay all or part of the invoice, the client is asked to replenish the retainer.  This continues until the matter is concluded.

Some clients will maintain a minimum retainer, keeping the Attorney “on Retainer.”  This allows the client to call the Attorney for prompt service without filling out the above paperwork again.

Yes.  While most clients pay by Business check,  for the client’s convenience, and for phone consultations, we do accept credit cards.  If you wish to pay by credit card, you will be asked for the number, name on the card, zip code, expiration date, cvv #, and the amount authorized to be charged.  A receipt will be sent to the client via email.